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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 577.37 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 577.37 and 231.93 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 577.37 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/577.37 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 577.37 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 133,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,908.26/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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